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is to cover the entire exposed surface of the combustible agent (Wright 1997). Certain chemical fires such as those fueled by petroleum products and byproducts, are attacked with light water consisting of water with special chemical agents allowing water to penetrate and mix more readily with high-viscosity liquids. Likewise, halon has been used where water is considered too damaging, such as in electrical environments or where expensive computer equipment is susceptible to significant water damage.
Compressed air foam (CAF), when it is available, is preferable to halon, because of environmental concerns (Jones 2008). Compressed air foam is applied in varying combinations and relative concentrations of air and water for different types of fires.
Conclusion:
Modern firefighting equipment has evolved continuously since the first organized attempts at preventing damage and loss of life in the British Colonies on the American continent before the Revolutionary War. In many respects, firefighting retains substantial similarities to its earliest era, because in principle, it emphasizes quick response, effective access techniques, and the application of sufficient volumes of water to extinguish flames. In other respects, firefighting has changed profoundly in the...
The addition in the 20th century of motorized transport, hydraulic power, and chemical agents dramatically increased the effectiveness of firefighting efforts. Ultimately, the other common feature among firefighters of every generation is the commitment and the raw courage required by the profession. In that sense, firefighting has not changed very much at all.
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